Uber and Lyft drivers will be classified as employees instead of independent contractors in California starting January 1, a change that could dramatically effect the business models and pay structures for the companies and workers.
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Uber and Lyft innundated by safety concerns
Ride share companies Uber and Lyft provide convenient commutes at the touch of an app for millions.
Uber, Lyft need safety upgrades
Uber and Lyft are popular transportation programs in the United States, particularly for college students and young adults looking for cheaper and faster ways for transportation, yet the program has not shown any dedication to improving consumer safety, even after a series of cases where riders have been robbed or even killed while riding in […]
Uber delivers you, and now drives your food too
One of the world’s most popular ride-sharing apps has now expanded its food delivery service, UberEATS, to the San Gabriel Valley and nearby cities, including Claremont, Pomona and Chino. UberEATS is an extension of the ride-sharing smart phone app Uber, which allows users to request a ride from one destination to another.
Consumers do make money talk
President Donald Trump’s policies have consumers across the nation responding by boycotting businesses that endorse him or sell Trump branded products.
Uber safety insufficient
Many see Uber as a convenient form of transportation, but in reality it can also be a convenient way for predators to be put in a one-on-one situation with possible victims.
Consumers need net neutrality
Our internet, a remarkable and game-changing platform for media, self-expression and entrepreneurship, teeters at the brink of becoming the play-thing of big business and broadband providers. The Internet can change forever since the FCC approved a proposal to completely restructure the online world.